Stats & Training
Scyther's spread isn't flashy. Attack leads, Sp. Atk trails, 4 stats clear the bar. Tough to catch and worth 1 Attack EV, on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
It tears and shreds prey with its wickedly sharp scythes. It very rarely spreads its wings to fly.
With ninja-like agility and speed, it can create the illusion that there is more than one of itself.
Scyther Weakness
Scyther's Bug/Flying typing leaves it vulnerable to Rock, Fire, Electric, Ice, and Flying. Rock hits land at 4x, so they're the biggest threat. It shrugs off Ground-type attacks completely.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Rock |
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Electric, Ice, Flying |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Bug |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Grass, Fighting |
| 0x (Immune) | Ground |
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
 Pikachu Electric | C | |
 Charmander Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodPallet Town Gift | ||
 Pidgey Normal | D | |
 Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scyther View Geodude builds →Rock Tomb 4x106-125%KO Rock Throw 4x96-113%KO | ||
Pikachu Electric | C | |
 Spearow Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scyther View Spearow builds →Aerial Ace 2x42-51% Peck 2x28-34% | ||
Pidgey Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scyther View Pidgey builds →Aerial Ace 2x38-45% Gust 2x28-34% | ||
 Zubat Poison | D | |
Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scyther View Geodude builds →Rock Tomb 4x106-125%KO Rock Throw 4x96-113%KO | ||
Pikachu Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scyther View Pikachu builds →Shock Wave 2x38-45% Thunder Shock 2x28-34% | ||
Spearow Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scyther View Spearow builds →Aerial Ace 2x42-51% Peck 2x28-34% | ||
Pidgey Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scyther View Pidgey builds →Aerial Ace 2x38-45% Gust 2x28-34% | ||
Zubat Poison | D | |
 Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scyther View Onix builds →Rock Tomb 4x69-82% Rock Throw 4x58-68% | ||
Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scyther View Geodude builds →Flamethrower 2x26-32% Rock Tomb 4x98-116%KO Rock Throw 4x86-102%KO Rollout 4x51-61% | ||
Pikachu Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scyther View Pikachu builds →Thunderbolt 2x51-61% Shock Wave 2x34-41% Thunder Shock 2x25-31% | ||
 Growlithe Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scyther View Growlithe builds →Flamethrower 2x66-78% Aerial Ace 2x31-36% Ember 2x32-38% | ||
 Voltorb Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scyther View Voltorb builds →Thunderbolt 2x55-65% Spark 2x40-48% Shock Wave 2x38-44% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scyther View Onix builds →Rock Tomb 4x67-79% Rock Throw 4x57-67% | ||
 Rhyhorn GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scyther View Rhyhorn builds →Thunderbolt 2x25-30% Flamethrower 2x25-30% Ice Beam 2x25-30% Rock Tomb 4x103-121%KO | ||
Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scyther View Geodude builds →Flamethrower 2x25-30% Rock Tomb 4x103-121%KO Rock Throw 4x87-103%KO Rollout 4x57-67% | ||
 Fearow Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scyther View Fearow builds →Fly 2x80-94% Aerial Ace 2x54-64% Peck 2x33-39% | ||
Growlithe Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scyther View Growlithe builds →Flamethrower 2x67-79% Flame Wheel 2x45-55% Aerial Ace 2x30-36% Ember 2x30-36% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scyther View Onix builds →Rock Tomb 4x67-79% Rock Throw 4x57-67% | ||
Rhyhorn GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scyther View Rhyhorn builds →Thunderbolt 2x25-30% Flamethrower 2x25-30% Ice Beam 2x25-30% Rock Tomb 4x103-121%KO | ||
Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scyther View Geodude builds →Flamethrower 2x25-30% Rock Tomb 4x103-121%KO Rock Throw 4x87-103%KO Rollout 4x57-67% | ||
Fearow Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scyther View Fearow builds →Fly 2x80-94% Aerial Ace 2x54-64% Peck 2x33-39% | ||
Growlithe Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scyther View Growlithe builds →Flamethrower 2x67-79% Flame Wheel 2x45-55% Aerial Ace 2x30-36% Ember 2x30-36% | ||
 Aerodactyl Rock | A | |
Obtain MethodCinnabar Island Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scyther View Aerodactyl builds →Fire Blast 2x45-54% Flamethrower 2x37-44% Fly 2x87-103%KO Wing Attack 2x59-70% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scyther View Onix builds →Rock Tomb 4x63-74% Rock Throw 4x52-61% | ||
Rhyhorn GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scyther View Rhyhorn builds →Blizzard 2x29-35% Fire Blast 2x29-35% Thunderbolt 2x25-29% Flamethrower 2x25-29% | ||
 Omanyte RockWater | D | |
Obtain MethodCinnabar Island Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scyther View Omanyte builds →Blizzard 2x62-73% Ice Beam 2x50-60% Rock Tomb 4x59-70% | ||
 Kabuto RockWater | D | |
Obtain MethodCinnabar Island Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scyther View Kabuto builds →Blizzard 2x43-51% Ice Beam 2x36-42% Aerial Ace 2x32-38% Rock Tomb 4x96-114%KO | ||
 Zapdos Electric | S | |
Obtain MethodPower Plant Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scyther View Zapdos builds →Thunder 2x126-149%KO Thunderbolt 2x103-122%KO Fly 2x79-93% Drill Peck 2x70-83% | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | A | |
Obtain MethodCinnabar Island Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scyther View Aerodactyl builds →Fire Blast 2x47-55% Flamethrower 2x39-46% Fly 2x90-106%KO Wing Attack 2x61-72% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scyther View Onix builds →Rock Tomb 4x66-79% Rock Throw 4x56-66% | ||
Omanyte RockWater | D | |
Obtain MethodCinnabar Island Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scyther View Omanyte builds →Blizzard 2x64-76% Ice Beam 2x52-62% Ancient Power 4x59-70% Rock Tomb 4x59-70% | ||
Kabuto RockWater | D | |
Obtain MethodCinnabar Island Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scyther View Kabuto builds →Blizzard 2x44-52% Ice Beam 2x36-43% Aerial Ace 2x32-39% Rock Tomb 4x98-116%KO | ||
In FireRed & LeafGreen, Magneton can KO Scyther with Thunderbolt (131-154%). Aerodactyl threatens a KO with Rock Slide (272-320%). Charizard's Fire Blast also KOs at 136-160%.
 Magneton ElectricSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagnetpull ItemMagnet NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Scyther View Magneton builds →Thunderbolt 2x131-154%KO | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRockhead ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Scyther View Aerodactyl builds →Rock Slide 4x272-320%KO Double Edge73-85% | ||
 Charizard Fire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityBlaze ItemLeftovers NatureHasty Moves
Damage vs Scyther View Charizard builds →Fire Blast 2x136-160%KO | ||
 Gyarados Water | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves View Gyarados builds →
| ||
 Regice Ice | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityClearbody ItemLeftovers NatureQuiet Moves
Damage vs Scyther View Regice builds →Ice Beam 2x106-125%KO Thunderbolt 2x70-83% Explosion53-62% | ||
FireRed & LeafGreen Evolution
Scyther's evolution chain splits 2 ways into Scizor and Kleavor. The method you choose determines which form you get. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Scyther easily with 37 breeding partners from the Bug egg group. Pass egg moves like Baton Pass, Counter, Endure and 5 more to offspring.
FireRed & LeafGreen Scyther Best Moveset
Find one free turn for Swords Dance and Scyther can run through teams. Jolly nature leans fast physical, Swarm supports the sweep, and utility options stops anything from walling it cleanly.
Best Build
Scyther best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Swords Dance
- Substitute
- Silver Wind
- Aerial Ace
Recommended Teammates
Moves
You'll want to breed for Baton Pass and Counter on Scyther. These egg moves aren't just nice to have. Combined with STAB from Wing Attack and Aerial Ace, they expand what Scyther can actually threaten in practice.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
FireRed & LeafGreen Scyther Locations
moderate rates across 3 encounter spots for Scyther. That's the kind of hunt where you pick one location and settle in. Sort by Best below to see where the odds are highest.
Best Locations to Catch Scyther in FireRed & LeafGreen
3 walking and gift spots at Lv. 23-28 for Scyther, all with tough odds. Lock in the highest-rate location from the list and grind it out.
Scyther Guide
In FireRed & LeafGreen, Scyther isn't fully evolved, so it's not built for competitive play. You'll want to evolve it into Scizor to unlock its full potential. At 500 BST, it's a stepping stone rather than a team anchor.
In FireRed & LeafGreen, watch for Aerodactyl (Rock), Arcanine (Fire), and Jolteon (Electric) when using Scyther. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Aerodactyl is the most dangerous since Rock moves deal 4x damage. Ice and Flying-type attackers are also a problem. With 5 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter.
In FireRed & LeafGreen, Run Technician on Scyther. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Scyther also gets Swarm and Steadfast, but they don't compare. With base 105 Speed, Technician gives Scyther an edge before opponents can react.
In FireRed & LeafGreen, Scyther fills the sweeper role. It's a physical attacker with base 110 Attack. Base 105 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
In FireRed & LeafGreen, Scyther does the job early-game if you need a Bug/Flying type on your team. Evolve it into Scizor before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
Game Availability
Scyther has been part of the series since Red & Blue, appearing in 22 titles across all 10 generations. As a Gen 1 original, it's one of the most consistently available Pokemon in the franchise.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves